Sunday, August 1, 2010

Anni-VERVE-sary PARTY Blog HOP TODAY

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY VERVE!!!!

I wish I could say that I have been around to see you grow up, but I haven't. I am new to Verve and have fallen head over heals in love!!!! I know this is a long hop, so I won't ramble. I think we all know how deep our love runs for this wonderful stamps company!!

Cheers to VERVE, and to many more prosperous years!!!!

If you came here from Julia's blog, you are on the right track! To continue on with the AnniVERVEsary hop, please visit Jacklyn-Jessa's wonderful blog to see how she is celebrating today!!!! If you would like to start from the beginning, and see all the wonderful "birthday presents" that are up for grabs, please start at the wonderful illistrator and owner of Verve Stamps, Julee's Blog. To check out all the wonderful blogs participating today here is the WHOLE LIST.


I used an old Mojo Monday sketch as inspiration for this card. You can view the sketch HERE.


Here is a list of supplies:
Card Dimensions: 4.25 x 5.5
Card Stock: Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up)
Patterned Paper: Lush Collection (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Versamark & Detail Black EP
Die Cuts: Labels 10, Petite Scalloped Circle & Petite Circle (Spellbinders)
Ribbon: Black Satin (Stampin' Up)
Brad: Reflections (Michael's)
Pearls: Petal Pink Liquid Pearls (Ranger)

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoy the rest of the blog hop!!

If you are new to Verve, but want to get started stamping...go buy yourself some VERVE!!

Have a good day! See you next time!


<span class=

87 comments:

Emily Leiphart said...

A beautiful card, Wendy!

Janelle said...

Love the sentiment and elements of this wonderful card.
Best wishes.
Chanticlear1@gmail.com

Beverly S. said...

Pretty card...love the way you used the black ribbon.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Very lovely card. Thanks for sharing it during the hop!

Melisa Hunter said...

A very elegant card! Perfect for the sentiment!

Shirl said...

Simple and meaningful, thanks for sharing :)

Betty Wright said...

Wendy, this is just beautiful! Elegant and fabulously done! Lovely card!

Lisa Johnson said...

Such a simple and beautiful card!

Joan Switalski said...

Very nice... I wish I can make a bow like that :)

Jen P said...

Such a pretty card!

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

great card and sentiment. Sometimes that is just the wording needed for a card.

Tracy said...

Lovely card - great colors! TFS!

Sharon said...

Pretty background. Nice card.

Pat said...

Lovely card.

jennifer mitten said...

Such an elegant, beautiful card!

Cindy said...

So pretty and elegant!

Brandi said...

Your card is so beautiful and elegant! :)

craftieodmae said...

Beautiful card!

Marisa said...

Beautifully done! Love the soft DP you used.

Mary Jean said...

very pretty elegant card!

Cheryl said...

nice card, thanks

GrannyCharlotte said...

Beautiful card. The colors and sentiment give you a feeling of peace. TFS.

Tanya said...

Beautiful! Love the soft colors with the pop of black, very elegant.

Rachel B said...

What a fabulous sentiment! Beautiful card!

Shannan Teubner said...

Just gorgeous, Wendy! I love the soft pink pattern in the background.

Cassie_lu said...

what an elegant card

Teresa Kline said...

elegant and beautiful...have a fantastic week!

enjoy *~*

marilynwillauer said...

Very peaceful card, beautifully well done!!!

Linda Carson said...

You'll lift someone's day w/this beauty! Great job!

Kimberly S. said...

Awwww....such a sweet card! Love the sentiment!! We could all use more prayers!!

Lorus! said...

What a lovely color combination and a beautiful encouraging sentiment!

Melissa said...

Very pretty card!

Luanne said...

Wonderful card, very elegant with that black ribbon. TFS!

Heidi said...

this is so pretty!

Lynn McAuley said...

Beautiful work, Wendy!!

Kerri said...

So pretty! I just love this color combo, and that awesome layout:)

Jackie said...

This is very sweet! Lovely card!

Wanda Cullen said...

Great inspirational card!

dj said...

oh so very beautiful...that cross is one of my all time favorites!!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Such a nice card! I like that layout too!

Terri Trotter Earley said...

So elegant!


It's a good life!
Terri E.

ellepaulette said...

Ooooh!!! I likey!! :)

Christina said...

This is so simple but beautiful. Very elegant!

Jennifer Roach said...

Very elegant!

Wendy said...

Such a lovely card! Thanks for sharing!

SimpleScrappin said...

Oh this card is lovely! TFS!
Hugs
Nikki
Simple.scrappin@yahoo.com

Sarah said...

Very elegant!

Billie A said...

very nice great colors, elegant.

Sherry said...

Love the colors of your card.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

This is just lovely! Such a beautiful soft, feel to this card. Thanks so much for celebrating with us!

Ravengirl said...

What a lovely card!

LindaR said...

So pretty!

Elaine said...

A very pretty card, love the sentiment.

Elaine said...

Very pretty card, love the sentiment

Sarah/WAstamper said...

I love the pink and black. This is so elegant. Beautiful card!

Maureen said...

such a beautiful card...love the ribbon treatment...and welcome to Verve!!!! You will be addicted soon enough if you're not already. I got hooked 1 1/2 years ago and am still amazed at the fabulous stamps :) Enjoy!!!

Mary said...

what a beautiful soothing card. Thanks for sharing

Lillian Child said...

Who wouldn't want to receive this inspiring card creation! Just beautiful!

Kristina said...

So pretty! Who doesn't love some pink and black together? Aren't Verve stamps the best?!

Crafty Jodie said...

love the card,the cross stamp,and the sentiment.

Sara Henton said...

1) I LOVE that paper
2) Your card came out just wonderful

Samantha said...

great card Wendy!

Create With Joy said...

Lovely card!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Happy Now said...

This is a beauty!

Jami said...

Love your card. Cute layout.

Angela said...

This is very elegant; love the black satin bow, it is the perfect finishing touch!

Wendy K. said...

Very nice card, that is a great stamp!

Sandi said...

Beautiful card, the embossing is wonderful.

LaurieJ said...

What a beautifully elegant card! I love the cross stamp.

Pam said...

Very pretty card. Love the victorian look.

Unknown said...

what beautiful card.

sharon said...

I love this stamp. You have showcased it beautifully.
Sharon L

kim.mom said...

GORGEOUS!!!!

Amy Sheffer said...

So pretty and elegant!

nancy said...

Very elegant.

Sassy's Ramblin's said...

Very pretty card! I so love that stamp!

Kelly said...

WHat a beautiful sentiment! Man, that almost makes me tear up!

Erika M. said...

Your card is lovely!

Andrea said...

Very elegant and pretty!

Janine said...

Beautiful soft card

Maureen said...

Very pretty - love the colors!

Janelle Stollfus said...

Beautiful card. I love the colors and the soft look from the pattern paper. So beautiful.

Unknown said...

Your card is simply beautiful.... I love that sentiment!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com

Naomi said...

"Notes of Prayer" has got to be my favorite Verve set right now! Very pretty card!

Amy D said...

Love the sentiment. Your card is just perfect. Love it.

Joanne Gilch said...

Just found a stamp that I got to have.."I prayed for you today"...perhaps I may win it!! oooo,ooo,oooo such luck. good luck to you, too!

Vera said...

This is gorgeous! Glad you found Verve and participated in the blog hop!